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Paycheck Auditor
Calculate regular gross pay vs deductions. Model CPP pension and EI withholdings, plus provincial tax rates in BC.
CRA T1 Filing & Brackets Simulator
Demystify payroll deductions and tax filing before your first paycheck. Audit paycheck stubs for CPP and EI, visualize progressive tax brackets with interactive liquid towers, sort T4/T5 slips to file a mock T1 General tax return, and test your knowledge in the CRA Academy tracks.
High-schoolers, student workers, and first-time filers looking to reduce tax anxiety and build real financial confidence.
Calculate regular gross pay vs deductions. Model CPP pension and EI withholdings, plus provincial tax rates in BC.
See progressive tax bracket beakers fill with liquid cash as income rises. Dispel the myth of tax-rate brackets visually.
Sort incoming T4 slips, T4A self-employment details, RRSP receipts, and donation forms. Submit filings for assessment.
Learn the crucial difference between tax deductions (RRSP) and non-refundable tax credits (Tuition/Donations).
Audit your skills against key tax filing deadlines (April 30th) and documentation rules (record-keeping for 6 years).
Pass the 4 CRA Academy tracks to earn achievements like Civic Starter, Paycheck Auditor, and T1 Filing Master.
Completely self-contained sandbox — no internet required when run locally in the classroom.
Educational simulation only — no real financial filings, taxes, or payments involved.
Every session ends with a quick 15–20 min real-world task that turns the simulator into a habit — research and observation only, no accounts or spending.
Find a real T4 (personal details blurred), identify Box 14/16/22, and work out the % taken for CPP + EI.
🔒 Privacy-first — blur any personal details and never share private info. Localized for British Columbia.
TaxAcademy is part of our hands-on Life Skills workshops.
No payment required to apply. We'll contact you to confirm schedule options and availability.